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More Accumulated Data Driving New Developments in Advanced Manufacturing BY: DAVID HODES

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here is advanced manufacturing today—and where is it going?

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There are many forces for good at work in how advanced manufacturing is developing, many stemming from the invention and use of the 3D printer, doing what is called additive manufacturing.

But there is a bit of a hang-up in utilizing 3D printing today. One study researched the argument that implementing 3D printing in an industrial operation enables firms to enhance their manufacturing capabilities and gain a competitive advantage. “But the extent to which the competitive advantage can be realized is contingent on the fit between 3D printing-enhanced manufacturing capabilities

and firms’ operating environments.”

In other words, can companies adapt to using this new advanced manufacturing process and take full advantage of the benefits it provides? The jury is still out on that. But there is no doubt that this sort of advanced manufacturing technique is becoming more and more common in the manufacturing operations around the world.

The 3D Printer Difference Big companies are routinely

manufacturing 3D printed parts: General Electric, for jet engines; Boeing, making 3D parts for military and commercial planes, including the 787 Dreamliner with 30 3D printed parts; and Nike, making 3D printed football cleats.

A report about 3D by Jabil Additive Manufacturing, a global manufacturing company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, with more than 260,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, stated that companies wanting to get their products to market faster match consumer expectations better, and that traditional manufacturing technologies no longer suffice. “It’s time to go digital—and digital technologies like 3D printing and automation are key to bringing your products to market faster, whether they are existing or new.”

Rush LaSelle, senior director at Jabil Additive Manufacturing, said that she expects continued focus on decreasing production costs using additive technologies. “The results will aid greatly in justifying the use of additive over traditional manufacturing for mid-volume and price-sensitive applications,” she said. “Additive manufacturing.. has already transformed the way we prototype, and as it moves through tooling and end-use-parts, it will revolutionize the way business is done.”

According to Dr. Joshua Pearce, chair of Information Technology and Innovation, Western University, Canada, as quoted in a 3D printing industry trade magazine, said that, over this next year, expect to see increasingly sophisticated open-source computer vision (CV) and artificial intelligence (AI) applied to both industrial as well as consumer-grade 3-D printers making them ‘smart’. “These smart 3-D printers will not only detect errors, but fix an increasingly challenging list of errors in real-time,” Pearce said.

3D printing is set for explosive growth over the next five years—rising from being a $5.8 billion industry in 2016 to an expected $55.8 billion by 2027, according to a report

by Smithers Pira, an Akron, Ohio based

multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services.

But despite the expectations and the rapid growth of 3D over the last ten years, the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing has still not been achieved due to certain limitations, according to a study on 3D and current trends recently published in the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

What needs to happen is for 3D additive manufacturing to be integrated with secondary production techniques, called hybrid additive manufacturing. “Hybrid manufacturing solutions may help overcome the current barriers to today’s production systems by making use of the combined merits of merging technologies,” the paper concluded.

Hybrid manufacturing is essentially using the computer numeric control (CNC) machine and 3D printer together, sometimes with a 3D printer actually attached to a CNC machine, that also enables some subtractive machining to the additive process.

3D printing also allows for the use of multiple materials in a single part, which makes it possible to build up weaker metals for greater strength, add copper to aid heat transfer or save money on material by applying expensive metals only where they are needed.

“The way we always manufactured things in the past was you would take a piece of metal and you subtract bits of metal from it and you get a final product,” Matt Ringer said. Ringer is the laboratory program manager for advanced manufacturing at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Denver, Colorado. “Additive totally changed that dynamic because now we are starting from nothing and building what we want.”

With the advent of additive manufacturing, there have been demonstrations done where a house or car could be built.

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A high-speed sintering 3D printer at work. Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a 3d printing process (additive manufacturing) that uses high-powered lasers to sinter, or bind, finely powdered material together into a solid structure.

actually additively manufacture layers of metal on top of each other in a very precise fashion. You can use metal as a substrate.

That is being done.”

Another product manufacturing example: Wind turbines. “Think about cement,” Ringer said. “It’s a viscous medium. There’s people who have looked at the potential of building wind turbine towers using 3D printing, just for the simplicity of not having to move massive parts around. You could actually have a printer that used cement, and build up a wind turbine tower on site.

But that’s just a fascinating kind of revolutionary thought process when it comes to manufacturing.”

NREL’s mission is about solving problems in recycling. One research project they are doing that uses advanced manufacturing is Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE), a consortium that is developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design.

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and development to deliver scalable technologies that enable cost-effective recycling, upcycling, and increased energy efficiency for plastics.

Led by NREL, the research consortium also comprises experts from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Colorado State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Montana State University, and Northwestern University.

Manufacturing Destiny 3D printing in hybrid manufacturing is just one example of how advanced manufacturing is changing. And that change is getting more support going forward.

The real story in advanced manufacturing is the huge amounts of data being collected and analyzed. Replacement of workers with advanced manufacturing robots can be seen as one of the significant trends in the global artificial intelligence market, according to Transparency Market Research, a global market intelligence company.

Artificial intelligence is being applied to robots to provide better intellectual, reasoning, and thinking abilities to enable

real-time response by enabling real-time machine learning.

Data scientists need enough data for precise accuracy and efficiency to train machine learning models. The growing adoption of cloud for storage of data enables easy access of data for these data scientists and research facilities for research. Easy availability of data to research facilities to train machine learning/artificial intelligence models to solve complex problems is expected to boost the artificial intelligence market and help grow advanced manufacturing operations.

New Support for Advanced Manufacturing Recently, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) asked researchers to reimagine the future of how things are made, laying the groundwork for manufacturing that is sustainable, takes full advantage of artificial intelligence, and incorporates advancements in fields such as bioengineering and materials science.

NSF currently invests $250 million per year in advanced manufacturing research,

Robots are playing an increasingly important role in advanced manufacturng. There were 2.1 million industrial robots in operation worldwide in 2017, according to the International Federation of Robotics.

from advances in computer-aided design to driving development of 3D printing and sustained advanced nanomaterials.

General Electric reported that, in 2016, advanced manufacturing accounted for 13 percent of jobs in the U.S. and contributed $3.1 trillion to the economy.

Advanced manufacturing will drive the growth of many industries, but especially aerospace, electric vehicles and robotics manufacturing. One example is the big U.S. carmaker, Ford Motor Company.

The Ford Example One element of advanced manufacturing that is a real game-changer is integrated computational materials engineering (ICME).

By creating computer models of products and simulating their properties before they are fabricated—instead of building and testing multiple physical prototypes— engineers and designers can develop products better, faster, and cheaper.

A report from the Boston Consulting Group cited Ford Motor using ICME to reduce the time and cost of developing aluminum castings for engines. The conventional

method is to design an engine block on a computer, build a physical prototype, test it, and then tweak the design, rebuild the prototype, and retest it—again and again—until the product is ready to be manufactured.

Using the ICME process, digital models of castings are tested virtually, and a prototype is built only after engineers are convinced that they have created the best design.

Ford invested $15 million over five years in this ICME experiment, which involved 15 of its own engineers and 10 university researchers. So far, the company estimates that it has generated cost savings of more than $120 million—a 700 percent return on investment—while development times have been cut by 15 to 25 percent.

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Improved agility and customer centricity across manufacturing and supply chains facilitates, and faster recognition of customer preferences.

This, in turn, enables quicker adjustments to manufacturing flows at next-generation, small-scale modular plants to allow higher levels of customization.

Supply-chain resilience, which provides a competitive advantage, requiring connected, reconfigurable supply ecosystems and regionalization.

Speed and productivity attained through increased levels of automation and workforce augmentation coupled with upskilling and reskilling efforts.

Eco-efficiency, which is considered a must-have to remain in business.

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According to the Bioscience Economy Report, the nation’s bioscience industry employs 1.87 million across more than 101,000 U.S. business establishments. Since 2016, the industry has grown its employment base by 7.2 percent, which is more than twice the growth rate for the overall private sector.

The total economic impact of the bioscience industry on the U.S. economy totaled $2.6 trillion dollars in 2018, according to the report, with pockets of bioscience businesses working closely with research institutions dotted throughout the country.

Of the country’s 384 metro regions, 217 (57 percent) have a specialized employment concentration in at least one bioscience subsector.

The top cities with the most workers in bioscience include New York-NewarkJersey City with 36,518; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California with 29,314; and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin with 24,472.

But one of the keys for the success of bioscience companies is working a partnership with an academic institution as a means of quickly commercializing research discoveries

Boston’s 20-million-square-foot Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) drives $30 billion in business revenues in Massachusetts and supports $18 billion of the gross state product.

Life Sciences Corridor in Massachusetts

Getting the Cluster Together One of the world’s largest clusters of bioscience businesses is in Massachusetts. The Life Sciences Corridor in Massachusetts—which includes Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy and Braintree—is home to over 450 life and biosciences businesses.

The corridor features some of the largest biopharmaceutical companies in the world: Biogen, Sanofi-Aventis, Novartis, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson’s Innovation Center, Merck & Co, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Glaxo Smith Klein, Boston Scientific, Haemonetics among others.

Part of that corridor is the 213-acre Longwood Medical Area (LMA), three miles southwest of downtown Boston, with medical campuses such as: Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Merck, and other healthcare, research, and educational institutions.

LMA institutions received over $2 billion for research, when including private industry and other research funding.

The LMA and the Massachusetts corridor is just one example of university-led R&D in biosciences. There are other smaller corridors and clusters of bioscience companies that follow the same model.

In fact, national academic R&D expenditures in bioscience-related fields reached $47.2 billion in 2018.

Some of that funding is channeled to one of the country’s bioscience facilities in California that is working on solving

bioscience questions in the quest for a better quality of living, or a more inventive process of understanding such hot topics as viruses.

Tackling Biological Complexities The California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at University of California-Berkeley (QB3-Berkeley) was founded 20 years ago by Governor Gray Davis as one of four California Institutes for Science and Innovation.

It combines the quantitative sciences of physics and engineering to increase the understanding of biological systems: atoms to molecules to cells to tissues and entire living organisms.

QB3-Berkeley is designed to drive the development of technologies, products, and new industries. It works through a partnership with the state of California, private industry, venture capital, and the three University of California campuses—Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz (the “3” in QB3).

“QB-3 was founded to be able to foster taking basic discoveries from labs on those campuses, and getting it out there into industry into clinical development so that it can begin to benefit patients, create jobs, and stimulate the economy,” David Schaffer said.

Schaffer is a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, bioengineering, and neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also he has also the director of QB3-Berkley.

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The QB3 Genomics core research facility is an umbrella term for three separate UC Berkeley research facilities devoted to different stages of high throughput sequencing and genomics experiments. companies and providing resources for those young companies,” Schaffer said.

Gene Editing, Cell Therapy and More Scientists at QB-3 have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to reduce some autism symptoms in mice using gold nanoparticles to deliver the DNA-cutting enzyme into the brain—a technique developed at the University of California, Berkeley called CRISPR-Gold.

That technique opens the door to treating conditions ranging from opioid addiction and neuropathic pain to schizophrenia and epileptic seizures.

“Our work focuses on gene and cell therapies,” Schaffer said. “So we’re interested in developing replacement genes to be able to repair ones that have been broken within the human genome,” he said. “In particular, we’re very focused on delivery. Because in many situations, you can come up with a medicinal piece of DNA that, if you could deliver it to enough cells, would be able to change a patient’s life. But the problem is, how do you get it there? So it’s a very challenging task to be able to get this big molecule that’s not very stable to enough cells to begin to modify disease.”

Another project being worked on at QB-3 is repairing neurons in the retina of the eye with gene therapy, a process that can be used in the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, a disease which blinds young boys by the age of 20. “For the small numbers of patients that we’ve been treating so far, we’re seeing a slowing in the rate of degeneration of the eye and an improvement in vision,” Schaffer said. “So we’re initially starting with diseases where there’s just huge unmet medical

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need, where patients are going to lose vision otherwise if we don’t try to treat them,” he said. “In the future, once we’ve taken care of a lot of retinal degeneration diseases, we can start going after conditions that affect people’s quality of life but don’t results in loss of vision, like color blindness.”

His work also includes research into other vaccines for Covid. “So what we’ve been doing is genetically diversifying that spike protein, which is the outer protein (of the virus), and seeing how many versions of it can be created that are very different from the parents, and as a result may not be as susceptible to the antibodies we’ve gotten as a result of the vaccines,” he said. “We’re seeing that there are sort of families of those variants. And if we began to see particular variants cluster around certain sequences, this can teach us about how to design new vaccine sequences or new versions of the vaccine.”

Schaffer said that there is a new biotech incubator space on the U.C. Berkeley campus, with 40,000 square feet of space that used to be an art museum. “A donor and entrepreneur was sufficiently inspired by this this idea of innovation and entrepreneurship and getting technologies out of labs and into clinical development, that she made a very large gift to make (the incubator) possible,” he said. “We have eight companies in the facility. We’ll have around 50 by later this year or early next year.”

New Discoveries at Top U.S. Bioscience Companies There are a number of landmark discoveries happening inside bioscience labs across the country. Here’s a quick look: • Precision Bioscience, Durham, North Carolina. Working on

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gene editing to eliminate the hepatitis virus. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major, worldwide health concern with more than 250 million people chronically infected. Although treatments are available to control HBV infection, there is no cure for chronic Hepatitis B. Their work could finally find that cure.

Life Biosciences, Boston, Massachusetts. Currently developing therapeutics targeting three biological mechanisms that contribute to aging: loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and epigenetic alterations.

Vedanta Biosciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pioneering current understanding of how the immune system recognizes and responds to microbes.

Lediant Biosciences, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Working with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop potential treatment of GNE myopathy, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive skeletal muscle atrophy, with an onset in young adulthood, leading to severe disability.

Pacific Biosciences, Menlo Park, California. Providing sophisticated genomic analysis systems that deliver insights for scientists to help resolve complex genetic challenges.

The Bio Revolution is Here These are but a handful of bioscience companies changing how we live, how medicine works, and how we fight human diseases.

A McKinsey report about the impact of bioscience reports that bioscience could have significant impact on such things as manufacturing processes as well. Biological means could be used to produce a large share of the global economy’s physical materials, potentially with improved performance and sustainability.

Fermentation, for centuries used to make bread and brew beer, is now being used to create fabrics such as artificial spider silk.

Biology is increasingly being used to create novel materials that have unique qualities, introduce entirely new capabilities, are biodegradable, and/or produced in a way that emits significantly less carbon. Some companies are already using genetically engineered microbes to create biofuels for the aviation and marine industries.

Increased control and precision in methodology is occurring across the value chain, from delivery to development and consumption, with more personalization. Advances in molecular biology have made R&D and delivery processes more precise, predictable, and deliberate—enabling rational design rather than discovery by accident.

Increasing knowledge of human genomes and the links between certain genes and diseases is enabling the spread of personalized medicine and precision agriculture. Crops can be genetically engineered to produce higher yields and be more heat- or drought-resistant, for instance—traits that are becoming even more important given climate change.

And finally, the potential is growing for interfaces between biological systems and computers. A new generation of bio-machine interfaces relies on close interaction between humans and computers. Such interfaces include neuroprosthetics that restore lost sensory functions (bionic vision) or enable signals from the brain to control physical movement. Biocomputers that use biology to mimic silicon are being researched, including the use of DNA to store data. DNA is about one million times denser than hard-disk storage; technically, one kilogram of raw DNA could store the entirety of the world’s data.

In short, it’s a new world that bioscience is bringing together—as the world recovers from a pandemic that featured bioscience as the hero. X

Benjamin Rubin, Brady Cress and Spencer Diamond, core members of the Innovative Genomics Institute team at UC Berkeley that developed community CRISPR editing.

(UC Berkeley photo by Benton Cheung).

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hen you talk about energy today, there is the usual discussion of carbon footprints, zero emissions goals, sustainability with wind and solar and geothermal solutions to energy generation. ...........................................................................................................

But there has been more progress on clean energy than ever before over the last few years. And with the big oil companies now doing more than lip service to clean energy usage, energy generation and use is on a faster track to be solely clean energy from now on.

“I think what we’re seeing is that there is a momentum for clean energy that follows a decade or more of sustained investment in clean energy, and growth in demand for clean energy,” Kit Kennedy, managing director, Climate and Change Energy Program for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said. “That has come together to lower the

One example of clean energy power grid use is the IFA2, exchanging clean energy between France and England

a report in The Economist, because it is a less profitable business than oil. Instead, it is investing $15 billion over the next five years in hydrogen and biofuels.

Energy Snapshot

cost of renewable solar, wind, and energy efficient electric vehicles, and those lower costs are helping to make clean energy more affordable,” she said. “Now it’s just a smart business investment.”

Kennedy said that she is seeing some tentative movement from big oil corporations like Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell investing in offshore wind power. “We’re thinking of the 2020s as the decisive decade in terms of getting on track to meeting our U.S. climate goals. We think we’re poised for a lot more progress in 2022,” Kennedy said.

Indeed, as a result of a change in shareholders demanding that Exxon-Mobil curb emissions with more ambition, Exxon recently unveiled an update to its climate strategy, claiming that the company is now working to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050.

But the company has no interest in renewables, according to

First, a snapshot of current energy generation in the U.S. According to a report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a leading environmental organization with over 2.5 million members, there are four end-use sectors that purchase or produce energy for their own consumption and not for resale in the U.S.: the residential sector including homes and apartments; the commercial sector including offices, malls, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels, warehouses, restaurants, and places of worship and public assembly; the industrial sector including facilities and equipment used for manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and construction; and the transportation sector including vehicles that transport people or goods, such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, aircraft, boats, barges, and ships.

Most of the energy is nonrenewable in the United States (and many other countries), using petroleum, hydrocarbon gas liquids, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy (produced from uranium, a nonrenewable energy source).

There are five major renewable energy sources: solar; geothermal energy from heat inside the earth; wind energy; biomass from plants; and hydropower from flowing water.

Fossil fuels—natural gas, petroleum and coal—still represent about 61 percent of the U.S. electricity generation as of 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (USEIA).

About 20 percent was from nuclear energy, and about 20 percent was from renewable energy sources.

It is estimated by the USEIA that, as of 2020, there is enough coal to power 470 years of electrical energy use, mostly mined from Montana (25 percent); Illinois (22 percent); Wyoming (12 percent); West Virginia (6 percent); Kentucky (6 percent); and Pennsylvania (5 percent).

Going Zero Emission in California One of the largest movements toward using non-fossil fuels is being done by the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) and their proposed Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which would institute zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements for medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting in 2024.

The June 2020 report by the EDF showed that medium- and heavy-duty trucks are a major source of smog. Los Angeles is one of the smoggiest cities in the country. In fact, seven of the country’s ten smoggiest cities are in California. bxjmag.com

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The Ford Mustang Mach E all electric car with extended range battery and rear wheel drive.

The energy efficiency advantage of electric vehicles (EVs) and the relatively light carbon footprint of the state’s electricity supply means grid-connected EVs emit 75 percent fewer heat-trapping gases than diesel trucks today. These benefits will grow over time as the state converts to a zero- emission electricity grid by 2040 as required by California Senate Bill 100.

Despite recent cost declines and performance advances, batteries still account for most of the cost difference between electric and conventional vehicles, according to the report. But the costs of batteries have gone down 87 percent over the last ten years, and the cost to purchase electric cars is expected to fall and reach cost parity with the purchase price of conventional passenger vehicles over the next few years.

By 2028 at the latest, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) expects all electric passenger vehicles to cost

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less to purchase than their fossil-fueled equivalents in the United States.

According to the EDF report, the proposed ACT rule will end up removing more than 17 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. That’s roughly the same amount of climate pollution generated by four million passenger vehicles.

California has always been a leader in clean energy, and in these climate-change conscious times, the ACT rule is having an impact.

“California adopted the advanced clean trucks rule in early 2021, and by the end of 2021, (the rule) had been adopted by Washington, Oregon, New York, and New Jersey, with other states poised for action in 2022,” Kennedy said. “So we have the technology to make all this happen. And we have these commitments and mandates that states are making. So it is realistic, it is happening.”

She adds that policies such as President Joe Biden

The nation’s first offshore wind power project, located off the Rhode Island coast, features five 6-megawatt turbines—enough to power 17,000 homes.

administration’s “Build Back Better” plan will be important to bringing down the cost in a way that will help states meet those clean energy goals.

The Midwest Jumps In Kennedy said that the Midwest is making more commitment to clean energy and mitigating the causes of climate change.

In fact, one of the biggest events in 2021 regarding clean energy was the passage of the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which passed in September after years of work, she said. “The bill is really significant legislation, given that Illinois is a traditional coal state, and still has significant coal,” Kennedy said. “It puts Illinois on track to 100 percent zero emissions power sector by 2045.” Other mandates include that 40 percent of Illinois electricity comes from wind and solar by 2030, and 50 percent by 2040, she said.

Another Midwest clean energy state, Missouri, enacted securitization legislation (a financial process similar to loan refinancing) in 2021, which will make it much easier to retire Missouri’s coal plants earlier and replace them with cleaner forms of energy.

The Midwest states’ actions have created a new paradigm for clean energy. Climate leadership started on the coast with California climate leadership, and with New York playing a big role on the East Coast, Kennedy said. “So for awhile, it looked like kind of a coastal blue state initiative. Now we have Midwest states also taking on a leadership role on climate and clean energy.”

The EV Start/Stop More electric vehicles (EV) are on the roads all across the U.S., with some car companies saying that they will quit making combustion vehicles in a couple of decades.

For example, in January, 2021, GM announced that they will quit making petroleum-powered cars and trucks and sell only vehicles that have zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.

According to GreenCars, an EV advocacy group, about 322,000 EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2020, while in 2021, over 310,000 electric vehicles were sold in just the first six months. California alone added 121,000 EVs in the same six-month period.

But is the U.S. ready and able to embrace the hoped-for rush to EVs? “I think everybody wants a cleaner, healthier, more affordable transportation system,” Kennedy said. “So, the question is, how do we do the planning? And how do we get the funding to provide better transportation options, and cleaner transportation options?”

Getting to cleaner transportation options is particularly challenging in the Midwest and other rural areas of the country, where EV charging stations are hard to find or essentially non-existent. There is generally no rapid transit available. “The Biden administration has a vision of bringing back train travel and expanding Amtrak to make train travel much more accessible for smaller cities and towns,” Kennedy said. “We need to understand people’s needs, state by state and community by community, and sort of expand our vision of options,” she said.

The choice for an EV is no longer just a Tesla, she said. People are beginning to buy hybrid and electric cars slowly but surely now.

“People who make the transition to an EV are enthusiastic about saving money at the pump, and they like the cleaner, quieter ride.

So the question is, once people are introduced to these options and have these options, and they then take to these options, how do we scale it all up quickly?”

Getting to Net Zero Is getting to net zero an achievable goal?

A McKinsey report, “The Net Zero Transition,” shows that energy use accounts for 83 percent of the CO2 emitted across energy and land-use systems, and that getting to net zero will require a “transformation of the global economy.”

Capital spending on physical assets for energy and land-use systems in the net-zero transition between 2021 and 2050 would amount to about $275 trillion, or $9.2 trillion per year on average, an annual increase of as much as $3.5 trillion from today, according to the report. Three sector groups—mobility, power, and buildings—would account for approximately 75 percent of the total spending on physical assets in this net-zero 2050 scenario.

But the report added this caveat: Compelling those sectors to pay for these net zero changes, and work the transition without significant disruption to those industries, promises to be an ongoing battle between states, the federal government, fossil fuel companies and climate change advocates. “Consumers may face additional up-front capital costs and have to spend more in the near term on electricity if cost increases are passed through,” the report stated. “We find that the transition would be universal, significant, and front-loaded, with uneven effects on sectors, geographies, and communities, even as it creates growth opportunities.” X bxjmag.com

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orth Carolina has always attracted a wide range of people with an even wider range of talents. In fact, this state is home to some of the best and brightest minds in the country – minds that are directly shaping the future by solving some of the world’s toughest problems.

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North Carolina fosters a pro-business environment, fueled by the lowest corporate income tax in the U.S. along with a favorable legal and regulatory climate, low business costs, and qualified talent.

Many of the world’s best-known brands across a range of futurefocused industries call North Carolina home. From biotechnology to aerospace, transportation to information technology, you’ll find the people and infrastructure to take your company to the forefront of our industry.

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Their world-renowned education system graduates thousands of students into the state’s workforce each year. North Carolina boasts 53 colleges and universities, including 17 public universities.

Various training programs from an array of organizations prepare even more workers for skilled positions to fit specific company’s needs.

North Carolina enjoys a cost of living that’s lower than the national average, coupled with a high personal satisfaction level.

From beautiful beaches and majestic mountains to the idyllic areas in between, people from all over flock to the state.

If you’re looking for easy access to both domestic and global markets, look no further than North Carolina. An extensive highway system, four international airports, and two seaports make it obvious why North Carolina is consistently ranked as one of the top U.S. states for doing business.

For more information, please contact the North Carolina

Building the Future of Aerospace Boom Supersonic, developer of a new supersonic aircraft called Overture, has chosen to locate its new superfactory at Piedmont Triad International Airport, which is located in the heart of North Carolina and at the center of the East Coast. Boom is not the only global brand to discover the advantages of locating at PTI. Honda Aircraft Company, HAECO Americas, FedEx Express and Cessna/Textron are among 50 companies that already call the airport home, generating $8.6 billion for the local economy and employing 8,600 workers on the airport campus. With 1,000 acres ready for development, the airport has room for more.

Visit LandatPTI.com to learn why your next big move should be to the Piedmont Triad International Airport, the Center of North Carolina Aerospace.

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Boom Supersonic Lands at PTI in Central NC

Boom Supersonic has chosen to manufacture its groundbreaking supersonic passenger aircraft, named Overture, at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (airport code GSO) located in central North Carolina.

Overture will be capable of flying faster than the speed of sound and twice as fast as today’s subsonic jets. Passengers will be able to fly on Overture from New York to London, for example, in less than four hours.

“We are happy to welcome Boom Supersonic to the Piedmont Triad International Airport family of companies,” said Kevin Baker, the airport’s executive director. “When Boom needed a place to build its aircraft, our airport had a site ready to go.”

Production of the Overture will take place in a new “superfactory” facility to be constructed on a 65-acre site at PTI. The initial 188,000 square foot production facility will be located on a shovel ready site adjacent to one of the airport’s parallel runways. Boom plans to add a second manufacturing facility once production is underway.

Boom Supersonic will not be the first aircraft company to manufacture aircraft at PTI. Honda Aircraft Company manufactures the HondaJet at the airport, which is also home to the company’s world headquarters. HAECO Americas, one of the world’s largest maintenance and repair companies, has its North American headquarters at PTI. Cessna operates a major mid-Atlantic maintenance hangar at the airport and the FedEx mid-Atlantic hub is located at the airport.

“The airport’s governing board has made it part of the airport’s mission to recruit industry and to create jobs,” Baker said. “The Airport Authority has purchased land and graded sites to be prepared for an opportunity just like this one.”

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The Authority’s aggressive approach to economic development has paid off in new investment and jobs. The airport generates almost $9 billion in economic activity each year. Approximately 8,600 people currently work on the airport’s campus.

Boom will bring more than 1,750 jobs to the airport by 2030.

North Carolina economists estimate that the Overture Superfactory will grow the state’s economy by at least $32.3 billion over 20 years.

With most of 1,000 acres still intact, the airport is poised to attract even more industry.

Boom Supersonic conducted a nationwide search for a place to locate its first factory. It’s no accident that the company decided that PTI would be the best fit.

PTI has a central East Coast location, a talented workforce, an adjacent network of Interstate highways and an advanced worker training system. The region is also home to nearly 200 aerospace companies, which creates a natural supply chain.

Boom cited all of these advantages when asked why the company chose PTI. “Selecting the site for Overture manufacturing is a significant step forward in bringing sustainable supersonic air travel to passengers and airlines,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “With some of the country’s best and brightest aviation talent, key suppliers, and the state of North Carolina’s continued support, Boom is confident that the Piedmont Triad will emerge as the world’s supersonic manufacturing hub.”

NORTH CAROLINA: Person County

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For Site Location, Everything Is Better In Person

Person County, North Carolina, is part of the Research Triangle Region, renowned for its Tier 1 Research Universities, highlyeducated workforce, and abundant amenities. Uniquely-situated between Raleigh-Durham, the Piedmont Triad, and Southern Virginia, Person County offers the benefits of the highly-favorable NC business climate while drawing skilled workers from 2 states with nationally-recognized workforce training programs.

Our diverse manufacturing sector includes automotive components, energy production, furniture manufacturing, nonwovens, building products, LED lighting, and more.

Person County, NC – mid-point of the Eastern US, equidistant to Ports of Virginia and NC; 3 international airports in under 3 hours, transportation systems providing access to 60% of the US within 2 days.)

PERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN PERSON

Midpoint of the Eastern US, equidistant to Ports of Virginia and NC; 3 international airports in under 3 hours, transportation systems providing access to 60% of the US within 2 days.

Diverse manufacturing making up nearly 15% of employment.

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For more information, contact Sherry Wilborn, CEcD, Director 336.597.1752

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PERSON COUNTY MEGA PARK: 1,350-acre, NC Certified with globally-unique power capacity delivered through multiple 230kV transmission lines crossing the site to provide REDUNDANT, RESILIENT, RELIABLE electricity. Served by a 12” waterline with an existing capacity of more than 2MGD and 288 strands of countyowned, open-access dark fiber. USACE-permitted for fast-track development. Wastewater and natural gas designed to meet industry needs.

NORTH PARK SITE: 26-acre, county-owned, permitted site being developed for a 60,000-100,000sf manufacturing facility to meet the needs of mid-sized projects requiring quick speed-to-market, affordability, and a strong manufacturing workforce.

Also under construction is a GULFSTREAM-CLASS CORPORATE HANGAR with office at The Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County, a 6,005’-runway general aviation airport ready to support cargo delivery, corporate travel, other aviation needs.

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Advanced manufacturing; the industrial evolution of Nash County

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Within a 50-mile radius there exists a workforce of 1.2 million and a plethora of Tier 1 universities, award-winning community colleges, industry-focused technical institutions, and strong, workforce-focused K-12 programs, ensuring a pipeline of skilled workers.

POLYWOOD has just announced expansion plans to add an additional 300 jobs and $61.6M in capital investment, citing community support and the ability to build a quality workforce as reasons for expanding in Person County.

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Person County is a part of Foreign Trade Zone 93 and offers large areas of Federal Opportunity Zones, as well as a terrific and affordable quality of life, and the lowest Corporate Tax Rate in the country at 2.5%. Person County enjoys a Tier 2 county designation for the numerous grants and incentives programs offered by NC Commerce and also supports robust local incentives for projects bringing jobs and investment into the county.

Piedmont Community College provides customized training programs and facilitates internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

On-the-job training support is available through NC Works, all providing additional value to companies locating here.

All these benefits combined with our robust infrastructure make Person County an ideal location for large scale manufacturing, including Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Technology/Data Center, Clean Energy, Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, AgTech, Automotive and other emerging industries.

Contact Person County Economic Development to schedule a site visit and to explore more of what our beautiful, business-friendly region has to offer.

Sherry Wilborn, CEcD, Director 304 S. Morgan St. Roxboro, NC 27573 336-597-1752 swilborn@personcountync.gov www.personcountyedc.com “Everything is Better in Person!”

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In eastern North Carolina, nestled next to the Tar River and surrounded by farmland, Nash County was once powered by historic trades like textiles and tobacco farming.

Now, home to big names like Pfizer, Cummins, and Honeywell Aerospace, Nash County has evolved into a hub for the advanced manufacturing industry.

In addition to major highways and seaports, Nash County is less than an hour away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with rail services provided by CSX Transportation and Carolina Coastal Railway. CSX’s new Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal, located minutes from the county’s premier industrial sites, is now creating sustainable supply chain solutions for their customers as well as existing and future businesses.

For big-name companies like Cummins, a diesel and natural gas engine company which announced a multimillion expansion in 2021, Nash County’s convenient location was a key selling point.

“The fact that we have I-95 and U.S. Highway 64 (Future I-87) running straight through the county is really important. If you think about where we sit, we’ve got Virginia to the north, South Carolina below us, then access to the ocean at Beaufort just to the east,” said John Judd, plant manager at Cummins. “I think Nash County has done a really good job at providing easy access to facilities like Cummins, and it’s helped us develop a larger footprint today.”

Cummins, along with many other manufacturers, gets to take advantage of Nash Community College’s state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing program. This strong partnership has allowed the county to become a hotspot for the advanced manufacturing industry.

“Because our skill levels are improving, we’re starting to draw people in from other locations, and we’re also able to bring in more industry because of that,” said Judd. “The county’s

done a really good job evolving with the times — better and more affordable housing, more restaurants, more hotels, more recreation.”

In addition to existing industry, Nash County is planning for future industry expansion. Currently, five properties are available for companies interested in the county’s prime location. The Middlesex Corporate Centre, Whitaker Business and Industry Center, I-95 NC 97 Industrial Site, U.S. 301 Industrial Site, and the Battleboro-Nash County Rail Site offer close proximity to interstates and the Research Triangle Region.

With the recent sell of its 62,500 square-foot shell building, Nash County is moving ahead with an identical shell building

expandable to 100,000 square feet in the 368-acre Middlesex Corporate Centre. “Geographically and logistically, the park is the ideal location to the Research Triangle and I-95,” said Andy Hagy, Director of Nash County Economic Development.

While the Whitaker Business & Industry Center is already home to a cluster of national and international businesses, there are still county-owned parcels able to accommodate building sites from 25,000 to 400,000 square feet.

The I-95 NC 97 Industrial Site comes equipped with all utilities and a newly developed 62,500 square-foot expandable shell building at the site. With ample room for a 1 million square-foot building site and immediate access to I-95, it is the perfect location for navigating the east coast markets and seaports.

Two sites are conveniently located minutes from I-95 and the new CSX intermodal rail terminal, positioned minutes from Nash County’s top employers, Cummins and Pfizer. The Battleboro Rail site offers two build-to-suit lease opportunities totaling 100,000 and 573,000 square feet, and the U.S. 301 site features over 100 acres with attractive road frontage next to Cummins RMEP. Through the potential that each property offers with its location to the Research Triangle and I-95, Nash County is signaling that we are Open for Business, said Hagy. X

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hode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities. .........................................................................................

Rhode Island offers the opportunity to reach the markets you want to reach. The Northeast is home to one in three Fortune 100 companies and one in five U.S. jobs. You can reach Boston in under 45 minutes, and New York City in under three hours. Nearby airports and shipping terminals offer easy access to Europe and other international markets.

Take advantage of a strong technology infrastructure. The region’s robust, innovative tech infrastructure features the best broadband service in America. Companies draw top talent at all levels from across Rhode Island as well as Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The Real Jobs RI initiative ensures that employers have the talented employees they need to compete and grow, while it provides targeted education and skills training for workers. By putting employers at the center of job training, everyone wins. Employers will have a pipeline of trained workers. Employees will have a job once their training is complete.

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Real Jobs RI puts people to work through employer-centered job-training efforts.

Rhode Island’s strength in Life Sciences is attracting attention – and businesses. The state is fostering an environment that facilitates collaboration between basic research, clinical research, and industry development.

From futuristic innovations to practical applications (cybersecurity, data analytics), the state’s technology businesses make the most of local strengths in engineering, design, and computer science.

Rhode Island is home to a wide range of maritime industries, including boat building and servicing; the largest independent steamship in North America; defense-related ship and submarine building; development of advanced materials and component boat/ship systems; ocean sciences and engineering; marine tourism; and the preservation of coastal communities and environments.

Rhode Island is bursting with natural beauty, cultural variety, and recreational opportunities. The state offers a very competitive living compared to Northeast neighbors. For more information on the opportunities in Rhode Island, please visit Rhode Island Commerce at www.commerceri.com or call 401-278-9100.

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.RHODE ISLAND: City of Warwick .........................................................................................

Located in the heart of southern New England, the City of Warwick is home to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and the InterLink MBTA intermodal commuter rail station, making our community very well positioned to offer unique development opportunities - and convenience of business travel - for companies looking to capitalize on our proximity to air, rail, and Interstates 95 and 295.

The InterLink is connected to the terminal via a skywalk, providing expedient and efficient access not only to the terminal, but to rental car companies, taxi, ride-share and public bus transportation. In fact, Rhode Island T.F. Green’s reputation for convenience, short lines, and affordable parking continues to earn national recognition: it’s recently been named one of the top three domestic airports in the Travel + Leisure 2021 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. This honor is one of seven bestowed in just five years - the facility’s recognition includes being named in USA Today’s Ten Best Readers’ Choice awards list for “Best Small Airports” in 2020 and 2021 and as the 4th “best airport” in the nation in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has also been busy making a number of improvements and implementing new programs, with an eye to further increasing convenience, passenger safety, and travelers’ comfort.

Meanwhile, the City is capitalizing on its role as “the center of New England” with the creation of City Centre Warwick, comprised of more than 100 acres surrounding the airport and InterLink. Our award-winning City Centre Master Plan, which envisions a “live/work/play” environment, offers development opportunities supported by accommodating zoning and streamlined permitting, with Tax Stabilization Agreements (TSAs) for qualified projects - all of which make City Centre an attractive and feasible location for development for industries, including, but not limited to, foreign trade, education, financial companies, distribution and high-end manufacturing.

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Centre, with new projects and significant investment from developers continuously underway. Projects in various stages of approval and construction just in recent months include a major land development consisting of 54 townhouse-style and 19 single-family style units; a122-room, extended stay WoodSpring Suites hotel; a proposed warehouse facility to be situated on 46 acres near the airport; construction of a new “flagship” Neon Marketplace; a proposed development, presently under review, consisting of 260 apartment-style units; and another development that would see the potential transformation of an existing building into a mixed-use facility. That’s in addition to the significant investment in pedestrian and safety enhancements, restaurants, and hotels that have arrived in City Centre in the past several years.

The momentum’s only continuing, with many mixed-use projects being actively considered by multiple investors. We invite you to contact us to learn how you can be a part of transforming this area’s former manufacturing base into a 21st Century, transitoriented development and hub of commerce within the regional, national, and global marketplaces.

To reach Warwick’s Department of Economic Development: econ.dir@warwickri.com * (401) 738-2014 * citycentrewarwick.com

RHODE ISLAND: Quonset Business Park

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RI Ready Is Off And Running!

The Quonset Business Park is Rhode Island’s leading engine of economic development and job creation with over 12,000 jobs at more than 200 companies. Key to that success is Quonset’s site readiness program which allows businesses to break ground within 90 days of signing a lease. In the past decade this program

has led to the creation of over 3,500 jobs and $664 million in private investment Quonset.

Working with our partners at RI Commerce and other state agencies, our latest initiative, Rhode Island Ready, is designed to replicate Quonset’s success with site readiness across the Ocean State.

RI Ready will prepare industrial sites throughout Rhode Island to support future job growth. Backed by $40 million overwhelmingly approved by the voters in 2021, RI Ready will create an inventory of properties ready for industrial development and new jobs.

Project sites that meet the following criteria will be considered eligible: • Sites that will allow for upgraded or improved infrastructure in support of an industrial use; • Sites that will allow an existing industrial use or facility to expand significantly; • Sites that are approximately 10 acres in size (or are capable of supporting an approximately 100,000 s/f building) and are; • Zoned for industrial or off-shore wind support uses; • Are within one mile of a roadway designated by the state to support industrial traffic.

Managed by the Quonset team, RI Ready will also provide an array of services for enrolled sites. These include technical assistance with engineering, permitting and other pre-approvals and activities necessary to prepare the site for development. Representatives of eligible projects, with approval from their host city or town, will work with Quonset staff to get their sites “RI Ready.”

RI Ready’s four-step “Pathway to Green” approach will walk enrolled applicants down the path to pre-permitting, including assistance with workforce development, expedited permit review and much more.

Each application begins with the “Red” step, where projects are reviewed and evaluated for enrollment. The “Orange” step includes technical assistance, full-site engineering, permitting and cost estimates.

Next up is the “Yellow” step where

capital investment may be available for appropriate sites, and RI Ready can assist with financing for on-site or off-site improvements. Once a site achieves “Green” status it will be pre-permitted, fully engineered and ready to go. That’s it — four steps to help businesses get shovels in the ground quickly.

The RI Ready program is designed to eliminate uncertainty and red tape from the development process, so the focus

remains on moving business forward and creating jobs.

The Quonset team looks forward to working with land owners and communities across Rhode Island to prepare industrial sites to generate jobs and tax revenue that benefits everyone in the Ocean State. We are “ready” to help applicants get on the pathway to success.

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Over 200 companies, employing12,200 people across 3,200 acres

Quonset was ranked as a Top-10 industrial park in the United States in 2021

To learn more visit quonset.com

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Home to the Port of Davisville, ranked as one of the Top Ten auto importers in North America

The Port of Davisville has been instrumental in the development of the offshore wind industry, including the first wind farm in the United States.

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alifornia is known for its spirit of innovation. The people that embody this spirit live throughout the entire state: the 5th largest gross domestic product in the world; #1 in new business starts; and #1 state in access to Venture Capital funding.

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California stands as the center for manufacturing output in the U.S. with over 35,000 manufacturing firms and employing over 1.2 million Californians. Their manufacturing firms have created new industries and supplied the world with manufactured goods spanning aerospace, computers and electronics, and most recently, zero emission vehicles. California continues to expand its manufacturing prowess into new and emerging technologies with companies spanning industries from food and beverage, machinery, computer and electronics, chemicals, aerospace, and motor vehicles.

California has a history of leading innovations in life-saving biomedical technologies. It is home to the nation’s #2 biomedical sciences research institution and at over $4 billion annually,

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California’s universities lead the U.S. in earned National Institutes of Health grants.

California’s life sciences industry generates nearly 1 million direct and indirect jobs and over $191 billion in annual revenue.

More biosciences and biotechnology patents are issue to California companies and researchers than any other state. The state leads for patent generation from microbiology and genetics to bioinformatics and health IT – creating more that 2.5 times as many patents as the next ranking state.

California continues driving innovations for climate, climate energy, and environmental sustainability. California set the nation’s first economy-wide greenhouse gas limit, the first climate emissions standards for cars, and is committed to 100% renewable energy by 2045. California is home to many of the world’s largest investments in clean energy and sustainable transportation. In 2019, California saw over $3 billion in private venture capital investments in clean energy technologies, more than all the other states in the top ten combined.

Please contact the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development at 877-345-4633 or visit www.business.ca.gov for more information.

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CALIFORNIA: Sonoma County .........................................................................................

An hour north of the San Francisco lies Sonoma County, a hub of natural beauty, rich arts and culture, and world-class wine and food.

With its diverse industries and skilled workforce, Sonoma County is an ideal setting for work life balance.

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Outdoor Fun: No matter where you are in Sonoma County, you are never far from one of 50 plus regional parks. Hikes, bicycle rides, and kayaking are practically outside your front door and are great family fun. Breathtaking coastal views, soaring redwoods, endless roaming hills of wildflowers, and lazy river adventures await outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

Arts and Culture: Sonoma County has a thriving arts and culture boasting internationally recognized art, museums, festivals and performance venues. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit with artists in their studios during the bi-annual open studios tours and discover local musicians at our abundant coffee houses. Or explore visual art at regional museums, galleries, and public art sculpture trails. And wine and art show off their perfect pairing at the many celebrated and underthe-radar wine and music festivals and events across the county.

Wine and Food: Continuing its rich agricultural tradition, Sonoma County is a mecca for food and wine. Home to more than 425 wineries and 500 plus eateries, it’s hard to choose a favorite and there is something for everyone. Chefs, winemakers, and farmers pride themselves in producing authentic farm to table experiences.

Education: Sonoma County has 40 school districts with a wide variety of public, charter and private schools. Average student to teacher ratio for K-12 is 19 to 1, giving students plenty of access to educators. On average, more than 60% of Sonoma County high school graduates enroll in higher education.

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Workforce: Sonoma County continues to attract a skilled workforce with its easy work life balance, recreational fun, and lower cost of living compared to other Bay Area counties. 47% of Sonoma County’s workforce holds a higher education degree. With Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University’s wide array of classes and programs, residents enjoy easy access to learning and upskilling opportunities.

Clean Energy: Sonoma County has the cleanest and best environment in the Bay Area with the greatest amount of good air quality days and decreasing gas emissions. 99% of energy production in Sonoma County is renewable with geo-thermal facilities as the greatest contributor. Residents and businesses in Sonoma County have the option of supporting and receiving 100% renewable energy to their home or business through Sonoma Clean Power who delivers cleaner energy through geothermal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar sources.

In addition, many businesses in Sonoma County are committed to leaving the smallest environmental impact as possible. County of Sonoma is part of the California Green Business Network and offers free green business consulting for small to medium size businesses, making commitment to a green economy easier to obtain.

Manufacturing: Sonoma County is home to more than 1,000 manufacturing companies employing over 23,000 workers in

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the North Bay. Local products include medical devices, kitchen equipment, components for high-end bicycles, plastic laboratory equipment as well as food and beverage manufacturing. Sonoma County’s local manufacturing industry ranks fourth compared to other industries in the region with 23% more manufacturing jobs in Sonoma County than the national average for an area of this size. In 2020, the GRP for manufacturing in Sonoma County totaled to $4.8 billion dollars.

Manufacturers also enjoy free economic development resources and networking opportunities from the Sonoma County Manufacturing Engineering Technology Alliance (META). META helps manufacturers connect and stay up to date with the latest industry initiatives.

Sonoma County Airport: Doing business throughout the west is easy with the Sonoma County Airport. Centrally located, the airport offers nonstop flights to Los Angles, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, and more. The airport continues to expand and add more flights to major U.S. cities.

Sonoma County has it all to accomplish to ultimate work life balance: thriving industries, sustainable business practices, education, easy domestic travel, and recreational fun. Sonoma County is great place to set down roots and watch them grow. For more information visit SonomaEDB.org or SonomaCountyConnections.org.

CALIFORNIA: City of Tracy .........................................................................................

Approximately two of every three North American manufacturing companies surveyed by Thomas reported COVID-19 business disruptions. Interrupted supply chains and delayed product deliveries have increased significantly during the last nine months. Business executives across the country are reevaluating cost savings strategies like offshoring in the current environment. For four decades, companies have offshored manufacturing operations overseas in order to save costs. The COVID-19 crisis has essentially reversed the race to cut costs as onshoring has been increasingly embraced to reduce the risk of future disruptions and supply chain delays. Though not every company looks to return entire operations to the United States at once, gradual reopening of the U.S. manufacturing facilities has increasingly taken place. In addition to companies onshoring directly, an increased number of suppliers are seeking domestic sources, which has created expansion opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.

Tracy, a community of 90,000, is strategically located as the gateway to the Northern California megaregion. It has a readily available and diverse commercial real estate supply, large and affordable labor force, business friendly environment, new infrastructure, and high quality of life. Tracy is uniquely positioned to accommodate the reshoring trend and enable business growth. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Tracy had already built significant momentum drawing new businesses like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Medline.

City leaders had planned for the future with a 30-year infrastructure master plan, providing a roadmap for water, sewer, drainage, roads, parks, and other public facilities. The City also streamlines the entitlement process with zoning permits approved at staff level.

These advantages allowed Tracy to conceive a bold vision for one of the largest industrial parks in the nation, which is now about half built out. Another eight million square feet are in the planning process over the next couple of years as the business community has

recognized Tracy’s unique ability to enable business growth. With the COVID-19 reality settling in, Tracy has become an increasingly recognized location for strategic location advantages and onshoring.

Tracy is situated just an hour from San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento. A diverse supply of available commercial space and build to suit opportunities exist in Tracy with many in the International Park of Commerce and Northeast Industrial area. Both major master planned industrial parks are some of the largest in the region and take advantage of Tracy’s central location in northern California with the Port of Oakland and Port of Stockton nearby. The City has invested in truck-friendly infrastructure to connect both business parks to access major transportation routes like I-5, I-205, I-580 and Hwy 99. With strategic investment into transit, Tracy is also integrating into the regional Valley Link light rail service that will enable connection to the Silicon Valley and the East Bay via a downtown station.

A large, dedicated, and affordable labor force resides in the local area, with a significant portion of employees skilled in Industrial/ Manufacturing sector. Tracy’s strategic location offers the opportunity to draw on the broad skills of 1.7 million regional workers.

Tracy is also highly regarded for its exceptional quality of life.

Businesses operating in Tracy know their employees will experience a safe community with high-quality schools, ample recreation amenities, lively restaurant and shopping scene, and affordability.

WalletHub ranks Tracy in the top 40 best places to live in California for families, as well as being in the top 20 for affordability.

Local schools rank consistently high in terms of graduation rates

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and college readiness. Additionally, culture and recreation can be found everywhere in the City. Those interested in the arts find a lively environment, highlighted by the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts.

The location offers live theatre, art galleries and classrooms all in one location.

Tracy offers an unmatched dining scene with a cluster of restaurants in downtown and elsewhere. Establishments such as the Morgan Territory Brewing and Ramon Rios Winery are examples of local beer and wine scene. The City places a high priority on supporting local businesses.

COVID-19 has demonstrated the scope and scale of the impact a global pandemic can make, but it is not the only disaster that can disrupt supply chains. Environmental factors are another one. The world has suffered an increase in severe hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires, all of which are unpredictable natural disasters. Unfortunately, many of the same countries with U.S.-based manufacturing operations have been hardest hit by these catastrophes, highlighting the unreliability of their infrastructure.

For example, the 2001 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and floods in Thailand had crippling effects on the electronics and automotive manufacturing sectors. Put simply, the global supply chain is fragile.

Businesses seeking lower risk have increasingly started prioritizing the total cost of doing business over the cost of production. The former reflects the value of protected supply chains and risks associated with pandemics and natural disasters.

Tracy is committed to a strong, growing business climate. While business relocation process may seem daunting, the City staff

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“Moving to Tracy gave the company the ability to expand. We could purchase acres and build a few buildings. And, a large number of our workforce and team were driving over the hill [Altamont Pass] to our office. It has worked out great for us here.” - John Petlansky, President & CEO Pacific Medical, Inc.

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understand business needs like site selection, permit processing, data collection, entitlements and construction, financial incentives, and hiring and training. The City has collaborated with the business community to enable success across all of these categories. Whether capitalizing on onshoring or generally seeking site location-enabled business growth, Tracy advantage has proven to be a winning strategy for large and small businesses alike.

CALIFORNIA: City of Ontario, We Think Business .........................................................................................

The City of Ontario, located in Southern California, continues to create development opportunities and urban lifestyle districts that provide sustainable places to live, work and play. Just 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the City of Ontario is ideally situated as the gateway to Southern California.

With 182,000 residents, Ontario is San Bernardino County’s fourth-largest city – and growing. Ontario’s population is set to double in the next 20 years, and local leaders have their sights set firmly on the future.

At the center of the City is the Ontario International Airport, a full-service airport. UPS and FedEx have hubs are located at the Airport, making Ontario one of the top markets for outbound cargo shipments in the nation.

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throughout Southern California and across the continental United States and sits 45 miles from the two largest ports in the country –the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Ontario provides strategic access to the ports through its interconnected freeway and rail systems. The Ontario Opportunity Zone is an ideal location for opportunity fund investments, utilizing privately sourced funds into eligible economic development and community reinvestment projects. Ontario also offers the advantage of being in the Foreign Trade Zone, which allows companies to reduce the costs associated with International Trade. The ability to increase international sales, realize greater importing and exporting opportunities, and succeed in global markets is often a deciding factor for location, relocation and expansion in Ontario.

The mass of freight transport – via both rail and road – run through the City of Ontario. Three major interstates crisscross the City and the surrounding areas: Interstate-15 from San Diego to Las Vegas and beyond; Interstate-10 from west coast to east coast; as well as State Route 60 for easy regional access.

Ontario has a vast business infrastructure in place, and their leaders continually work to improve the City’s pro-business environment.

With a highly skilled and trained workforce, and more than 110 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is the best place to grow develop your business.

To find out more information about the advantages of doing business in Ontario, California, visit www.ontariothinksbusiness.com or call 909.395.2005. You can also follow @OntarioEDA on Twitter. X

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Lockheed Martin & Airbus Announce the LMXT Strategic Tanker will Be Built in Mobile, Alabama & Marietta, Georgia

MOBILE, Ala. – Lockheed Martin and Airbus officials announced the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured in Mobile, Alabama and Marietta, Georgia, as Lockheed Martin’s offering for the U.S. Air Force’s “Bridge Tanker” Program competition.

“Establishing this production work in Alabama and Georgia confirms Lockheed Martin’s commitment that the LMXT will be built in America, by Americans, for Americans,” said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President, and CEO James Taiclet.

“Over our 50-year history in the U.S., some of our proudest moments have come from supporting our American service members,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas. “Our U.S. workforce, which is more than 35% military veterans, is eager to see an Air Force tanker join the fleet of Airbus aircraft flying for the U.S. Army, National Guard, Navy and Coast Guard.”

Nissan to invest $500 million to transform Canton assembly plant to build all-new Nissan and Infiniti EV models starting in 2025 Canton, Miss. – Nissan shared details on how its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant will become a center for U.S. EV production. The company is transforming Nissan Canton with the latest in EV manufacturing technology to support production of two all-new, all-electric vehicles. The investment for EV production will total $500 million, preserving and upskilling nearly 2,000 jobs, with production expected to begin in 2025.

“Today’s announcement is the first of several new investments that will drive the EV revolution in the United States,” said Ashwani Gupta, chief operating officer, Nissan Motor Corporation, Ltd. “Nissan is making a strong investment in Canton’s future, bringing the latest technology, training and process to create a truly best-in-class EV manufacturing team.”

Nissan’s investment is supported by strong partnerships with state, county and local governments.

“For nearly two decades, Mississippians have kept our state at the forefront of the world’s automotive industry,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “The announcement that Nissan Canton is shifting some production to EVs further positions Mississippi as a leader in this crucial economic sector. We are a top state for automotive leaders, and this significant investment by Nissan in the Canton facility lets the world know that we are open for business and our workforce is ready to take on these in-demand jobs of the future.”

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The bridge tanker program calls for aircraft based on existing technology to supplement the Air Force tanker fleet after the last KC-46 is delivered in 2029 to replace the KC-135s that are aging out and cover the gap until the service develops its future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker.

Should they win the Air Force KC-Y tanker competition, Mobile would see a third final assembly line for the A330 built out on the Brookley by the Bay property at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. It would be the first widebody aircraft to be assembled in Mobile. The third assembly line would mean a $450 million investment and 400 direct jobs with an average salary of $60,000 per year.

“Today’s economic development announcement was special. Most Mobilians can recall the feeling in 2008 when our community lost the original tanker contract. Ultimately, Mobile turned that loss into two new final assembly lines that have created thousands of high-paying jobs,” said David Rodgers, vice president of economic development at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. “Today, we show the world that we are ready for the next chapter. We show that our workforce is ready to step up to the next challenge and ready to build tankers.”

“Mobile has proven it has a skilled workforce ready to build the world’s very best American-made airplanes. Today’s announcement is just another indication of a bright future ahead for the City of Mobile, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and the defense aviation industry in general. We are grateful for the continued investment in our community from Airbus and welcome Lockheed Martin to what we believe will be a very successful partnership,” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson. “Our commitment is to continue the investment in our infrastructure and workforce that’s needed to support the future of Airbus and Lockheed Martin. The best is yet to come.”

The LMXT would be built on the combat-proven design of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). With Lockheed Martin as the prime contractor, the LMXT will be built in two phases. It will be manufactured first as an A330 airliner at the Airbus facility in Mobile, then will be converted to the LMXT tanker at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.

Ambition 2030

This announcement supports Nissan Ambition 2030, calling for 23 electrified models for the Nissan and Infiniti brands globally, including 15 all-electric vehicles, by 2030.

Ambition 2030 will deliver exciting, electrified vehicles and technological innovations. Taking account of critical environmental, societal and customer needs, Ambition 2030 underpins the company’s aim to empower mobility and beyond for a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.

Nissan has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company’s global operations and the life cycle of its products by 20501 by pursuing further innovations in electrification and manufacturing technology. As part of this effort, Nissan is targeting 40 percent of its U.S. vehicle sales volume to be fully electric by 2030, with even more to be electrified.

Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant

Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant is celebrating 19 years of manufacturing operations in 2022. The plant employs approximately 5,000 people and has built nearly 5 million vehicles since opening in 2003. The plant currently builds four models: Altima, Frontier, TITAN and TITAN XD. With this announcement, Nissan now has invested $4 billion in the facility. The company has invested more than $13 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations collectively.

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U. S. Steel Selects Osceola, Arkansas as Location for Most Advanced Steelmaking Facility in North America PITTSBURGH – United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) announced that its next-generation highly sustainable and technologically advanced steel mill will be located in Osceola, Arkansas, close to U. S. Steel’s cutting-edge Big River Steel plant. The facility is engineered to bring together the most advanced technology to create the steel mill of the future that delivers profitable solutions for our customers.

The new mill is designed to extend U. S. Steel’s customer advantages as the company maps a bold path toward a more sustainable future. The new optimized steel production facility is expected to feature two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) with 3 million tons per year of advanced steelmaking capability, a state of the art endless casting and rolling line, and advanced finishing capabilities. This first use of endless casting and rolling technology in the United States brings significant energy, efficiency, and capability enhancements to the company’s operations.

Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED® certified. The site selection is subject to a number of factors, including final agreements with key partners. Permitting for the project is underway and the company expects to break ground in the first quarter of 2022, with project completion and full operation anticipated in 2024.

“With this location selected and shovels ready, we are reshaping the future of steelmaking,” said U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt. “We had numerous competitive site options, but Osceola offers our customers incomparable advantages.”

When completed, the sophisticated new steelmaking facility in combination with Big River Steel will form a 6.3 million ton mega mill capable of providing many of the most advanced and sustainable steels in North America. The new non grain oriented electrical steel and galvalume/galvanizing lines currently under construction at Big River Steel will further advance U. S. Steel’s ability to respond to customers’ pressing supply chain needs to satisfy their own domestic manufacturing expansion. The location affords abundant, increasingly renewable and clean power from Entergy, superior Class 1 rail service from BNSF with connections to other railroads, Mississippi River docks and interstate trucking access.

Burritt continued, “The State of Arkansas, Mississippi County, the City of Osceola, Entergy, BNSF, and other parties have all worked to make this the clear choice for a path to the future without roadblocks. We’re not going to make our stakeholders wait to see progress. We intend to break ground this quarter and get to work as soon as permits are in hand. With its extraordinarily low-cost structure, energy efficient production equipment, and advanced capabilities, this $3 billion project will yield significant benefits to our customers, stockholder, communities, employees, and contribute to a more sustainable world.”

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XNRGY ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF U.S. HEADQUARTERS IN ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ — XNRGY, one of the largest custom air handling manufacturers in North America, announced the construction of a new cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the Greater Phoenix area, which will be designated as their headquarters.

XNRGY is growing exponentially due to high demand for their premier climate technologies. XNRGY’s stateof-the-art 1 million-square-foot facility represents an estimated $300 million investment, creating more than 900 jobs for residents over time. With the Arizona facility, XNRGY’s total manufacturing capacity will increase to 1,250,000-square-feet including Montreal’s expansion to a 250,000-square-foot facility.

“We are grateful XNRGY has chosen Arizona as the site of its U.S. headquarters,” said Governor Doug Ducey.

“XNRGY’s investment strengthens Arizona’s supply chain and shows once again there is no better state for advanced manufacturing. XNRGY’s facility will create hundreds of high-wage jobs for Arizonans, adding to our state’s skilled workforce.”

The new Arizona facility will increase XNRGY’s manufacturing footprint by a factor of eight. This new best-in-class facility will focus on research and development, spearheading innovation to facilitate the rapid growth and demand for XNRGY’s mission-critical climate systems in sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, data centers, semiconductor cleanrooms and battery manufacturing. Applying vertical integration, full automation, and eliminating supply chain delays will expedite product delivery and significantly reduce product lead times compared to the industry average.

XNRGY is developing solutions that will not use millions of gallons of water per day. These systems are integrating very high-efficiency refrigerant systems coupled with proprietary machines moving the air.

Immersion cooling is the next step. XNRGY wants to be part of the solution to cool hyper-scale data centers without millions of gallons of water a day.

The renowned global architectural firm Gensler has been retained to design this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Construction will begin in June 2022, with the initial phase scheduled to be complete in Q1 of 2023.

Phase one consists of 250,000 square feet of class 100,000 cleanroom production facilities All construction phases are projected to be complete by June 2025.

For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on Twitter @azcommerce.

WebstaurantStore expands into Harford County, MD

As the largest online restaurant supply store, WebstaurantStore is once again growing its Maryland footprint. This time, it is with an expansion into Aberdeen.

In 2014, WebstaurantStore purchased a 525,000 square-foot space in Cumberland, Md., which became its second distribution location on the East Coast. Now seven years later, the company has signed a lease at the former Kuehne + Nagel facility in the Eastgate Logistics Park in Harford County.

Located at 1100 Woodley Road, the new WebstaurantStore location will serve as a distribution center near I-95 and Route 40. The company anticipates creating more than 100 new jobs at this facility, with plans to double employment within the first few years of business. This is one of several distribution projects to be discussed in the region recently, following major announcements from Highline Warren and Alo Yoga last year.

The Maryland Department of Commerce is working with the company to explore tax credit options, including the More Jobs for Marylanders program and the Job Creation Tax Credit. Harford County is assisting with workforce transportation solutions via Harford Transit Link; connections with Susquehanna Workforce Network for hiring promotions; and access to workforce training grant opportunities.

Based out of Pennsylvania, WebstaurantStore provides more than 350,000 products on its website to restaurant professionals and individual customers across the globe. From commercial ovens and ice machines, to disposable take-out containers and janitorial supplies, the company prides itself on having a comprehensive selection to suit any customer’s needs.

As e-commerce accelerates at lightning speed, companies are innovating to get their products from the warehouse to buyers’ doorsteps faster than ever. Learn why Maryland’s prime location makes it ideal for logistics and distribution.

The I-77 Corridor, in South Carolina, is a Solution for Supply Chain Issues for Gallo and More

E. & J. Gallo Winery’s decision to invest $423 million in Chester County for the company’s first production and distribution facility outside its California home base is a major commitment that also signals opportunity for other new and expanding companies in the I-77 Corridor.

The world’s largest winery and spirits company said the new location will help it better serve East Coast markets while taking advantage of proximity to the Port of Charleston for its growing import and export business. The Gallo project also underlines the importance of logistics and location, a reality that has become abundantly clear in the worldwide supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Companies large and small are working to respond. One result is the shift for many from a “just in time” philosophy of inventory and production management to a “just in case” posture: keeping critical inventory on hand or nearby instead of relying on timely shipments from distant locations.

E-commerce also has been a huge driver in this change, headlined by Amazon’s expansion of a network of massive distribution centers across the country and the surging demand for smaller, last-mile facilities. Then there’s a growing interest in establishing manufacturing sites with smaller footprints than in the past. A good example of that is a 193,000-square-foot spec building that the British firm Arrival will use to produce electric buses in a Rock Hill industrial park.

All this has resulted in unprecedented demand for warehouse and other industrial space.

Record-low vacancies and record-high rental rates create opportunity for developers and owners of such properties, both for their own operations and to serve other companies.

One problem in meeting this demand for diverse industrial space is available land. This is not an issue in the I-77 corridor through Richland, Fairfield, Chester, Lancaster and York counties. Developable sites with the right infrastructure – water, sewer, electricity, and access to highways, rail, air transport and seaports – are readily available here. There also may well be an existing building to meet a company’s needs.

With such infrastructure in place, many operations can be up and running relatively quickly.

Gallo, for instance, announced its Chester County plans last June and plans to complete the first phase by this October. That’s from the ground up.

$200 million investment to create 200 new jobs in South Carolina

BMW announced that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million investment will create 200 new jobs.

The 219,000-square-foot press shop – located on the BMW Plant Spartanburg campus – will take raw coils of steel, cut them into blanks and stamp sheet metal parts for future BMW models.

These components include hang-on parts such as the vehicles’ four doors, fenders, exterior body sides and lift gate.

Plant Spartanburg’s press line will consist of five press (stamping) stations. The line will be equipped with servo technology, which enables BMW to significantly increase the output performance of the presses. Using an overhead crane, each station is loaded with the correct press tool (die). The blank is fed into the first press station and transferred from one station to the next by a crossbar feeder robot for additional forming and trimming operations. After the parts are stamped, they go to quality control for inspection and are then stacked into racks ready for delivery to the body shop production line.

The press shop will start production in the summer of 2024.

Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested nearly $12 billion in its South Carolina operations. BMW Manufacturing is the largest BMW Group plant in the world, producing more than 1,500 vehicles each day. The plant exports nearly 60% of its vehicles to about 120 global markets. For eight consecutive years, it has been the largest exporter by value in the United States.

The model portfolio includes five top-selling BMW X models, four Motorsport X models and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle X models. The factory has a production capacity of up to 450,000 vehicles and employs more than 11,000 people. To learn more about BMW’s Upstate manufacturing operations, visit the BMW Plant Spartanburg website.

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Cullman Economic Development Agency

Dale Greer P.O. Box 1009, Cullman, AL 35056 256-739-1891 daleg@cullmaneda.org www.cullmaneda.org .......................................................................

Etowah Economic Alliance

Marilyn Lott 800 Forrest Avenue Suite 220E Gadsden, AL 35901 256-456-9938 mlott@eeaalabama.org www.eeaalabama.org .......................................................................

Gadsden Industrial Development Authority

David Hooks, Executive Director 1 Commerce Square Gadsden, AL 35901 256-543-9423 davidhooks@gadsdenida.org www.gadsdenida.org .......................................................................

Elmore County Economic Development

Cary Cox P.O. Box 117, Wetumka , AL 36092 334-514-5843 cary.cox@elmoreeda.com www.elmoreeda.com .......................................................................

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Mary Shirley-Howell 601 Genome Way Huntsville , AL 35806 256-327-9591 mshirleyhowell@hudsonalpha.org www.hudsonalpha.org .......................................................................

Arizona Regional Economic Develoment

Mignonne Hollis, Executive Director 750 E. Bartow Drive Suite 16 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 520-458-6948 hollism@aredf.org www.aredf.org .......................................................................

City of Flagstaff Economic Development

John Saltonstall, AZED Pro Business Retention & Expansion Manager Economic Vitality Division City of Flagstaff 211 W. Aspen Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Office 928-213-2966 Cell 928-606-9430 jsaltonstall@flagstaffaz.gov www.flagstaffaz.gov .......................................................................

Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth

Patti King, Executive Mgr. 17235 N. 75th Avenue Suite D-145 Glendale, AZ 85308 520-836-8686 pking@pinalalliance.org www.pinalalliance.org .......................................................................

Salt River Project (SRP)

Karla Moran P.O. Box 52025 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2025 602-236-2396 Karla.moran@srpnet.com www.powertogrowphx.com .......................................................................

City of Surprise Tuscaloosa County Industrial Dev. Auth

Sissie Browning, Assistant Director P.O. Box 2667, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 205-349-1414 info@tcida.com www.tcida.com .......................................................................

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Chaffee Crossing

Ivy Owen, Executive Director 7020 Taylor Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72916 479-452-4554 479-452-4566 (f) property@chaffeecrossing.com www.chaffeecrossing.com .......................................................................

Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development

James Lee Sillman Executive Director 625 Adams Aveune Camden, AR 71701 870-836-2210 870-836-8899 (f) director@teamcamden.com www.teamcamden.com .......................................................................

East Arkansas Crossroads Coalition

Mark O’Mell 1790 N. Falls Boulevard, Suite 2 Wynne, AR 72396 870-238-5300 momell@crossroadscoalition.org www.crossroadscoalition.org .......................................................................

Mississippi County Economic Development

Tamika Jenkins 4701 Memorial Drive Blytheville, AR 72315 870-532-6084 tamika@cottontosteel.com www.cottontosteel.com .......................................................................

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City of Eastvale

Gina Gibson-Williams Economic Development Manager 12363 Limonite Ave. Suite 910 Eastvale, CA 91752 951-703-4425 ggibson-williams@eastvaleca.gov www.eastvaleca.gov .......................................................................

City of Moreno Valley Economic Development

Mike Lee Economic Development Director 14177 Frederick Street Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951-413-3460 edteam@moval.org www.morenovalleybusiness.com .......................................................................

City of Ontario Economic Development

Jennifer McLain Hiramoto Economic Development Director 303 East B Street Ontario, CA 91764 909-395-2295 JHiramoto@ontarioca.gov www.ontariothinksbusiness.com .......................................................................

Greater Irvine Chamber

Pepper Russell 36 Executive Park Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92614 949-502-4129 prussell@irvinechamber.com www.irvinechamber.com .......................................................................

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City of Siloam Springs

Don Clark Community Development Director P.O. Box 80 Siloam Springs , AR 72761 479-238-0930 dclark@siloamsprings.com whysiloam.com .......................................................................

City of Canon City

Rick Harrmann 128 Main Street Canon City, CO 81212 719-276-5279 rlharrmann@canoncity.org www.canoncity.org .......................................................................

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City of Fountain Economic Development Commission

Kimberly A. Bailey Economic Development/ Urban Renewal Director 116 S. Main Street Fountain, CO 80817 719-322-2056 kbailey@fountaincolorado.org www.fountaincolorado.org .......................................................................

Grand Junction Economic Partnership

Robin Brown, Executive Director 122 N. 6th Street Grand Junction, CO 81501 970--245-4332 robin@gjep.org www.gjep.org .......................................................................

City of Sanford

Bob Turk Economic Development Director 300 North Park Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 407-688-5015 bob.turk@sanfordfl.gov www.sanfordfl.gov .......................................................................

City of Titusville

Lisa Nicholas 555 South Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796-3584 321-567-3774 lisa.nicholas@titusville.com www.YEStitusvilleFL.com .......................................................................

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Elevate Lake Economic Development Town of Berlin

Chris Edge Director 240 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 860-828-7005 cedge@town.berlin.ct.us www.town.berlin.ct.us .......................................................................

DELAWARE

Kent Economic Partnership

Linda Parkowski Executive Director 555 Bay Road Dover, DE 19901 302-678-3057 info@ccede.com www.choosecentraldelaware.com .......................................................................

Wilmington Economic Development Jeff Flynn 800 N. French St., 3rd Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 302-576-2128 jflynn@wilmingtonde.gov www.wilmingtonde.gov .......................................................................

Mary Ellen Stern Interim Director 20763 US Highway 27 Groveland, FL 34736 352-343-9647 352-801-7498 (f) mstern@lakecountyfl.gov elevatelake.com .......................................................................

Greater St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation

J.P. DuBuque President and CEO 100 2nd Ave N Ste 130 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-388-2906 jpdubuque@stpeteedc.com StPeteEDC.com/BurgBiz .......................................................................

Haines City Economic Development Council, Inc.

Cyndi Jantomaso, President Post Office Box 3845 Haines City, FL 33845-3845 863-422-2525 863-206-0007 cyndi@hainescityedc.com www.hainescityedc.com .......................................................................

Hernando County Office of Economic Development

Santa Rosa County EDO

Valerie M. Pianta Economic Development Director 15800 Flight Path Drive Brooksville, FL 34604 352--540-6400 vpianta@hernandocounty.us www.hernandobusiness.com .......................................................................

Shannon Ogletree, Executive Director 6491 Caroline Street, Suite 4 Milton, FL 32570-4592 850-623-0174 Shannon@santarosa.fl.gov www.santarosaedo.com .......................................................................

Holmes County Development Commission

Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality

Joe Rone, Executive Director 106 E Byrd Avenue Bonifay, FL 32425 850-547-6154 jrone@westflorida.coop hcdc1978@gmail.com www.holmescountyedc.com .......................................................................

Cristina Paredes, CEcD, Director 315 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 110 Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-219-1080 Cparedes@OEVforBusiness.org www.oevforbusiness.org .......................................................................

GEORGIA Indian River Chamber of Commerce

Helene Caseltine Economic Development Director 1216 21st Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-567-3491 helenec@indianrivered.com www.indianrivered.com .......................................................................

City of College Park

Artie Jones III Director of Economic Development 3667 Main Street College Park, GA 30337 404-305-2052 404-305-2057 (f) artiejones@collegeparkga.com www.collegeparkga.com/ .......................................................................

Osceola County

David Rodriguez, Economic Development Manager 3 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-742-0620 407-742-4202 (f) david.rodriguez@osceola.org www.greaterosceola.org .......................................................................

Pinellas County Economic Development

City of East Point

Maceo Rogers CEcD 2757 East Point Street East Point, GA 30344 404-270-7057 jmrogers@eastpointcity.org www.eastpointcity.org .......................................................................

Forward Forsyth

Dr. Cynthia Johnson, EDFP Director 13805 58th Street North Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 727-464-7332 cyjohnson@pinellascounty.org www.pced.org .......................................................................

Slade Gulledge P.O. Box 1799 Cumming GA 30028 770-887-6461 770-842-1170 sgulledge@forwardforsyth.org www.forwardforsyth.org .......................................................................

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Liberty County Development Authority

Ronald Tolley, CEO 425 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 912-977-4147 Ron.tolley@comegrow.global www.comegrow.global .......................................................................

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City of Litchfield Ecnomic Development

Shelly Herman 120 E. Ryder Street Litchfield, IL 62056 217-324-8146 Sherman@cityoflitchfieldil.com www.litchfieldil-development.com .......................................................................

Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority

Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director P.O. Box 5185 Valdosta, GA 31603-1963 229-259-9972 aschruijer@buildlowndes.com www.buildlowndes.com .......................................................................

ILLINOIS

Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

Carly McCrory-McKay, Executive Director 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100 Champaign, IL 61820 217-359-6261 carly@champaigncountyedc.org www.champaigncountyedc.org .......................................................................

City of Highland Economic Development

Mallord Hubbard 1115 Broadway, P.O. Box 218 Highland, IL 62249-0218 618-654-9891 618-654-4768 (f) mhubbard@highlandil.gov www.highlandil.gov .......................................................................

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Charles Witherington-Perkins Director of Planning & Community Development 33 S. Arlington Heights Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-368-5220 cperkins@vah.com www.vah.com .......................................................................

Russell County Eco Devo & CVB

Mike Parsons, Director 331 E. Witchita, Russell, KS 67665 785-483-4000 785-324-0126 rced2@russellks.org www.russellcountyks.org .......................................................................

INDIANA

Putnam Development Authority

Terry Schwindler Econmical Devleopment Director 117 Putnam Drive, Eaton, GA 31024 706-816-8099 tschwindler@putnamdevelopmentauthority.com www.putnamdevelopmentauthority. com .......................................................................

Village of Arlington Heights Business & Economic Development

City of Marshall

Jennifer Bishop Economic Development Director 201 S. Michigan Ave Marshall, IL 62441 217-826-2034 jbishop@marshall-il.com www.marshall-il.com .......................................................................

Huntington County Economic Development

Mark Wickersham, Executive Director 8 West Market Street Huntington, IN 46750 260-356-5688 mark@hcued.com www.hcued.com ..................................................................

City of Vandalia

Amber E. Daulbaugh, Director of Economic Development 431 W. Gallatin St. Vandalia, IL 62471 618-283-1152 618-335-9510 (Mobile) vandaliaed@vandaliaillinois.com www.vandaliaillinois.com .......................................................................

Miami County Economic Development Auth.

Intersect Illinois

Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation

Brent Case Senior Vice President Business Development 230 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606 312-667-6013 brent.case@intersectillinois.org intersectillinois.org .......................................................................

Alliance STL | St. Louis Regional Economic Development

Steven S. Johnson. CEO One Metropolitan Square Suite 1300 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-444-1105 sjohnson@alliancestl.com alliancestl.com .......................................................................

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Jim Tidd 1525 W. Hoosier Boulevard Peru, IN 46970 765-689-0159 jtidd@miamicountyeda.com www.miamicountyeda.com .......................................................................

KANSAS

Joann Knight, Executive Director 101 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.

Dodge City, KS 67801 620-227-9501 620-227-2957 (f) jknight@dodgedev.org www.dodgedev.org .......................................................................

Go Topeka

Molly Howey, CEcD President 719 S Kansas Ave. Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66603 785.231.4707 mhowey@gotopeka.com www.gotopeka.com .......................................................................

Salina Economic Development Organization

D. Mitch Robinson, CEcD 120 West Ash Street Salina, KS 67401 785-404-3131 mrobinson@salinaedo.org www.salinaedo.org .......................................................................

Shawnee Economic Development

Ann Smith-Tate, President CEO 15100 W. 67th Street Suite 202 Shawnee, KS 66217-9344 913-631-6545 asmithtate@shawneekschamber.com www.shawnee-edc.com .......................................................................

Wyandotte Economic Development Council

Greg Kindle, President 727 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 913-371-3198 gkindle@wyedc.org www.wyedc.org .......................................................................

KENTUCKY

City of Pikeville

Jill Fraley Dotson, Executive Economic Development Director 773 Hambley Boulevard Pikeville, KY 41501 606-437-5128 info@whypikeville.com www.whypikeville.com .......................................................................

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MAINE Northern Kentucky Tri-ED

Kimberly Rossetti VP of Economic Development 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 332 Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 888-874-3365 ksr@NorthernKentuckyUSA.com www.NorthernKentuckyUSA.com .......................................................................

Kent County Department of Economic & Tourism Development Town of Richmond Community, Economic, & Business Development Darryl Sterling, Director 26 Gardiner Street Richmond, ME 04357-0159 207-737-4305 x 331 207-737-4306 (f) director@richmondmaine.com www.richmondmaine.com .......................................................................

MARYLAND South Western Kentucky EDC

Carter Hendricks Executive Director 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd.

Hopkinsville, KY 42240 270-885-1499 chendricks@southwesternky.com www.southwesternky.com .......................................................................

LOUISIANA Louisiana Economic Development

Anya G. Hudnall 1201 N. Third Street Suite 7-210 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-342-5396 Anya.hudnal@la.gov www.la.gov .......................................................................

Calvert County Economic Development

Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director 205 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 kelly.slagle@calvertcountymd.gov www.ecalvert.com .......................................................................

Carroll County Economic Development

Paige Sunderland, Director 225 N. Center Street, Ste. 101 Westminster, MD 21157 410-386-2070 psunderland@carrollbiz.org www.carrollbiz.org .......................................................................

St. Mary Parish of Economic Development

Frank Fink, Director 500 Main Street, 5th Floor Courthouse Franklin, LA 70538 337-828-4100 ffink@stmaryparishla.gov www.stmaryparishdevelopmant.com .......................................................................

Jamie L. Williams, CEcD, Director 400 High Street, 3rd Floor Chestertown MD 21620 410-810-2168 jlwilliams@kentgov.org www.kentcounty.com/business .......................................................................

Maryland Department of Commerce

Tom Riford 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032 877-634-6361 www.maryland.gov .......................................................................

Montgomery County Economic Development

Kristin O’Keefe 1801 Rockville Pike, Ste. 320 Rockville, MD 20852 240-641-6703 kristin@thinkmoco.com www.thinkmoco.com .......................................................................

Talbot County Economic Development

Cassandra M. Vanhooser, Director 11 S. Harrison Street Easton, MD 21601 410-770-8000 Cvanhooser@talbgov.org www.talbgov.org .......................................................................

MICHIGAN

SWLA Economic Development ALLIANCE

George Swift 4310 Ryan Street Lake Charles LA 70605 337-433-3632 gswift@allianceswla.org www.allianceswla.org .......................................................................

MINNESOTA

Cecil County Economic Development

Sandra Edwards, Director 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Ste 2700 Elkton, MD 21921 410-996-8471 sedwards@ccgov.org www.ccgov.org .......................................................................

Dorchester County Economic Development

Susan Banks, Director 104 Tech Park Drive Cambridge, MD 21613 410-228-0155 sbanks@choosedorchester.org www.choosedorchester.org .......................................................................

Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County Dan Casey, CEO 100 McMorran Boulevard 4th Floor, Suite B Port Huron, Michigan 48060 Ph: 810.982.9511 www.edascc.com stclairhotjobs.com .......................................................................

The Right Place, Inc.

Andria Romkema 125 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 450 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-771-0563 romkemaa@rightplace.org www.Rightplace.org .......................................................................

City of Lakeville Community & Economic Development

David Olson Director 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-4421 dolson@lakevillemn.gov www.lakevillemn.gov .......................................................................

MISSOURI

Alliance STL | an initiative of Greater St. Louis, Inc. Steven S. Johnson Chief Business Attraction Officer One Metropolitan Square Suite 1300 St. Louis, MO 63102 314-444-1105 Steve@GreaterSTLinc.com www.GreaterSTLinc.com .......................................................................

Sikeston Regional Chamber & Economic Development Corp.

Mike Marshall 128 N. New Madrid Street Sikeston, MO 63801 573-471-2498 mike.marshall@sikeston.net www.sikeston.net .......................................................................

NEVADA

Las Vegas Global Ecnomic Alliance Perry Ursem Vice President, Business Retention + Expansion 6720 via Austi Parkway Suite #330 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-791-0000 www.Ivgea.org .......................................................................

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS

The Agency-Broome County IDA/LDC

Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority

Sheldon Mudd, Executive Director 1500 College Pkwy McMullen Hall #103 Elko, NV 89801 775-738-2100 775-738-7978(f) smudd@nnrda.com www.nnrda.com .......................................................................

NEW JERSEY

Stacey Duncan, Executive Director of Community & Economic Development Five South College Drive Suite 201 Binghamton, NY 13905 607-584-9000 607-584-9009 (f) smd@theagency-ny.com www.theagency-ny.com .......................................................................

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth

Gloucester County Department of Economic Development

Tom Bianco, Director 1480 Tanyard Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 856-384-6930 tbianco@co.gloucester.nj.us www.gloucestercountynj.gov .......................................................................

New Jersey EDA

Pat J. Rose 36 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 609-858-6705 prose@njeda.com www.njeda.com .......................................................................

NEW MEXICO

Ronald M. Peters 34 West Fulton Street Gloversville, NY 12078 518-725-7700 ext. 2 ronp@fccrg.org www.fccrg.org .......................................................................

Mohawk Valley Edge

Nick Bruno 584 Phoenix Drive Rome, NY 13441-4105 315-338-0393 nbruno@mvedge.org www.mvedge.org ..................................................................

NORTH CAROLINA

Jennifer Grassham, CEO 200 E. Broadway Street Hobbs, NM 88240 573-397-2039 jennifer@edclc.org www.edclc.org .......................................................................

Martyn Johnson, Director 705 Page Road Washington, NC 27889 252-946-3970 252-946-0849 (f) martyn.johnson@beaufortedc.com www.co.beaufort.nc.us ..................................................................

Harnett County Economic Development

Craig Clark, Executive Director CrossRoads Center 6087 State Route 19N, Suite 100 Belmont, NY 14813 585-268-7445 585-268-7473 (f) clarkcr@alleganyco.com www.acida.org ....................................................................... |

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Shannon Allen 1000A Ted Johnson Parkway Greensboro, NC 27409 336-665-5602 allens@gsoair.org www.landatpti.com .......................................................................

Stanly County Economic Development Commission

Candice Boyd Lowder, Director 1000 North First Street, Suite 11 Albemarle, NC 28001 704-986-3682 704-986-3685 (f) clowder@stanlyedc.com www.stanlyedc.com .......................................................................

Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC

Nathan Schneider , CEcD-Vice President 1640 Burnt Boat Dr. Bismark, ND 58503 701-223-5660 nschneider@bmcedc.com www.bismarckmandan.com .......................................................................

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Allegany County Industrial Development Agency

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Ponca City Development Authority David Myers, Executive Director 102 S. Fifth Street Suite 3 Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-7070 580-765-7070 (f) dmyers@goponca.com www.goponca.com .......................................................................

RHODE ISLAND

City of Cranston

Lawrence DiBoni, Director of Economic Development 869 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910 401-780-3166 401-780-3179 (f) ldiboni@cranstonri.org www.cranstonri.com .......................................................................

City of Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture, and Development

Elizabeth J. Dunton, Acting Director 3275 Pos t Road Warwick, RI 2886 401-921-7711 401-732-7662 elizabeth.j.dunton@warwickri.com movetowarwickri.com ..................................................................

Beaufort County Economic Development

EDC of Lea County

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Debbie Taylor, Marketing & Business Recruitment Manager 200 Alexander Dr. or PO Box 1270 Lillington, NC 27546 910-814-6891 919-814-8298 (f) dhtaylor@harnett.org www.harnettedc.org .......................................................................

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Bartlesville Development Authority

Jared Patton, Vice President 201 SW Keeler Bartlesville, OK 74003 918-337-8086 918-337-0216 (f) jpatton@bdaok.org www.bdaok.org .......................................................................

Quonset Development Corporation

Steven J. King, Managing Director 95 Cripe Street North Kingstown, RI 2852 401-295-0044 sking@quonset.com www.quonset.com .......................................................................

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston Regional Development Alliance Claire Gibbons 4401 Belle Oaks Drive, Suite 420 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-760-3351 cgibbons@crda.org www.crda.org .......................................................................

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Sarah J. Johnson Department Director 212 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29072 803-785-6818 sjjohnson@lex-co.com www.LexingtonCountyUSA.com .......................................................................

South Carolina I-77 Alliance

Christopher Finn 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite D Richburg, SC 29729 803-789-3467 chris.finn@i77alliance.com www.i77alliance.com ........................................................................

SouthernCarolina Regional Alliance

Kay Maxwell 1750 Jackson Street, Suite 100 Barnwell, SC 29812 803-541-0023 kmaxwell@southerncarolina.org www.southerncarolina.org .....................................................................

TENNESSEE

NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF

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City of Lebanon

Sarah Haston Economic Development Director 200 North Castle Heights Ave. Lebanon, TN 37087 615-443-2839 EXT. 2120 Sarah.Haston@lebanontn.org www.lebanontn.org .......................................................................

Bryan Daniels CEcD, CCE, IOM President and CEO 201 S. Washington Street St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-983-2247 865-984-1386 bdaniels@blountpartnership.com www.blountchamber.com .......................................................................

Bristol Tennessee Essential Services April Eads Business Development Manager 2470 Volunteer Parkway Bristol, TN 37620 423-793-5532 423-793-5545 (f) aeads@btes.net www.btes.net/index.php/economic-development .......................................................................

Carolyn Gibson Executive Director 707 Fahrenthold El Campo, TX 77437 979-543-6727 979-320-7727 cell cgibson@elcampoeco.org www.elcampoeco.org .......................................................................

NETWORKS – Sullivan Partnership

Clay Walker PO Box 747, Blountville, TN 37617 423-279-7681 cwalker@networkstn.com www.networkstn.com .......................................................................

TEXAS

Mark Willis 215 W. 3rd Street Big Spring, TX 79720 432-264-6032 markwillis@bigspringtx.com www.bigspringtx.com .......................................................................

Ginger Watkins, Executive Director 102 E. First Street, Suite A Cameron, TX 76520 254-697-4970 254-482-1119 (c) gwatkins@cameronindustrialfoundation.com www.cameronindustrialfoundation. com .......................................................................

Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation

Andy J. Buffington, CEcD, IOM 285 Uptown Boulevard, Bldg. 100 Cedar Hill, TX 75104 972-291-5132 chedc@cedarhilltx.com www.cedarhilledc.com .......................................................................

Karen Dickson Economic Development Manager 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.

Austin, TX 78703 512-578-3291 karen.dickson@lcra.org www.lcra.org/economic-development/ pages/default.aspx .......................................................................

McKinney Economic Development Corporation City of Fort Worth

Robert Sturns, Director 1150 S. Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76104 817-392-2663 Robert.Sturns@fortworthtexas.gov .......................................................................

Big Spring Economic Development Corporation

Cameron Industrial Foundation Blount Partnership

LCRA City Development Corporation of El Campo

Peter Tokar III President/CEO 5900 S. Lake Forest Drive McKinney, TX 75070 972-435-6953 ptokar@mckinneyedc.com www.uniquemckinney.com .......................................................................

Odessa Economic Development Corporation

City of Leander

Evan Milliorn Economic Development Director 201 N Brushy Leander, TX 78641 512-528-2852 emilliorn@leandertx.gov www.leanderbusiness.com .......................................................................

Wesley Burnett 700 N. Grant Ave. Odessa, TX 79761 432-333-7880 wburnett@odessaecodev.com www.odessatx.com .......................................................................

Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation Conroe Economic Development Council

Danielle Scheiner, Executive Director 300 W Davis St, Ste 510 Conroe, TX 77301 USA 936-538-7118 scheiner@conroeedc.org www.conroeedc.org .......................................................................

DeSoto Economic Development

Lynda Pack Executive Director P.O. Box 610 Jacksboro, TX 76458 940-567-3151 lyndapack@jacksboroedc.com www.jacksboroedc.com ..................................................................

Laredo Economic Development

Joe Newman, CEO 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 Ph: 972-230-9611 jnewman@dedc.org www.dedc.org .......................................................................

Olivia Varela President & CEO P.O. Box 2682 Laredo, TX 78044 956-722-0563 ovarela@laredoedc.org www.laredoedc.org .......................................................................

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WASHINGTON Marble Falls EDC

Christian Fletcher 801 Fourth Street Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-798-7079 cfletcher@marblefallseconomy.com www.marblefallseconomy.com .......................................................................

Mount Pleasant EDC

Nathan Tafoya, Executive Director 1604 N. Jefferson Ave. Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 903-572-6602 nathan@mpedc.org www.mpedc.org .......................................................................

Whitesboro Economic Development Corp.

Lynda Anderson Director P.O. Box 340 or 111 W. Main Whitesboro, TX 76273 930-564-3311 landerson@whitesborotexas.com www.whitesborotexas.com .......................................................................

Holly Covington-Malish Marketing/Research Director 390 S. Seguin Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-2817 holly@innewbraunfels.com www.newbraunfelsedc.com .......................................................................

Aaron Sanborn City Administrator 1650 E. Stagecoach Run Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 801-789-6621 asanborn@emcity.org www.eaglemountaincity.com .......................................................................

Pflugerville Community Development

Plainview Economic Development Corporation

Michael Fox, Executive Director 1906 West 5th Plainview, TX 79072 806-293-8536 michael.fox@plainviewedc.org www.plainviewedc.org .......................................................................

TexAmericas Center

Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President Chief Economic Development Officer 107 Chapel Lane New Boston, TX 75570 903-306-8923 Eric.Voyles@texamericascenter.com www.texamericascenter.com .......................................................................

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Becky Newton, Manager 6000 Main Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 877-421-9126 bnewton@cityoflakewood.us www.buildyourbetterhere.com .......................................................................

City of Maple Valley

VIRGINA

Amy Madison 3801 Helios Way Suite 130 Pflugerville, TX 78660 512-990-3725 amym@pfdevelopment.com www.pfevelopment.com .......................................................................

City of Lakewood Economic Development

Barb LaMue, President & CEO 2740 W. Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54303 920-676-1960 barb.lamue@thenewnorth.com www.thenewnorth.com .......................................................................

UTAH

Eagle Mountain Economic Development

New Braunfels EDC

New North, Inc

Arlington Economic Development

Telly Tucker, AED Director 1100 N Glebe Rd Suite 1500 Arlington, VA 22201 703-228-0808 703-228-0805 (f) ttucker@arlingtonva.us www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment. com .......................................................................

Bedford County Office of Economic Development

Pam Bailey Director of Economic Development Bedford County 122 East Main Street, Suite 202 Bedford, Virginia 24523 540-587-5670 540-586-0406 (f) pbailey@bedfordcountyva.gov www.bedfordeconomicdevelopment. com .......................................................................

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Tim Morgan Economic Development Manager P.O. Box 320 Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-8800 tim.morgan@maplevalleywa.gov www.maplevalleywa.gov ..................................................................

Portage County Business Council, Inc. PCB

Todd Kuckkahn, Executive Director 5501 Vern Holmes Drive Stevens Point, WI 54482 715-344-1940 715-344-1940 (f) tkuckkah@portagecountybiz.com www.portagecountyconnects.com .......................................................................

WYOMING Try-City Development Council

Karl Dye, President & CEO 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd #A Kennewich, WA 99336 509-735-1000 kdye@tridec.org www.tridec.org ..................................................................

WISCONSIN City of Franklin Economic Development

Calli Berg, Director 9229 W. Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132 414-427-7566 cberg@franklinwi.gov www.franklinwi.gov .......................................................................

Madison Region Economic Partnership

Kathy Collins, VP Economic Development 8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 107 Madison, WI 53717 608-571-0407 kcollins@madisonregion.org www.madisonregion.org .......................................................................

Advance Casper

Morryah McCurdy 111 S. Durbin, Suite 200 Casper, WY 82601 307-577-7011 morryah@advancecasper.com www.advancecasper.com .......................................................................

Cheyenne LEADS

Betsey Hale, Chief Executive Officer One Depot Square 121 W. 15th St. Suite 304 Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-638-6000 betseyh@cheyenneleads.org cheyenneleads.org .......................................................................

The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance

Josh Boudreau VP Economic Development 528 South Adams Street Laramie, WY 82070 307-745-7339 jboudreau@laramie.org www.laramie.org .......................................................................

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NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF

ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS

ONTARIO City of Guelph

ALBERTA Town of Ajax Calgary Economic Development

500 Centre Street S, 32nd Floor Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 1A6 403-221-7831 info@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com .......................................................................

MANITOBA

City of Brandon

Dan Fontaine Business Development Specialist Main Floor, 410 9th Street Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A 6A2 204-729-2133 d.fontaine@brandon.ca www.economicdevelomentbrandon. com .......................................................................

Don Terry Manager, Economic Development & Tourism 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax, Ontario, Canada L1S 2H9 905-619-2529 ext. 3252 don.terry@ajax.ca www.ajaxfirstforbusiness.com .......................................................................

County of Elgin

Kate Burns-Gallagher Manager Economic Development And Tourism 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada N5R 5V1 519-631-1460 ext. 137 kburns@elgin.ca www.progressivebynature.com .......................................................................

Christine Chapman 1 Carden Street Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 3A1 519--822-1260 ext. 2823 Christine.chapman@guelph.ca www.guelph.ca/business .......................................................................

Middlesex County

Cara A. Finn, BBA, M. Ad.Ed. Director of Economic Development 399 Ridout St. North London, ON N6A 2P1 519-434-7321 cfinn@middlesex.ca www.investinmiddlesex.ca .......................................................................

City of Mississauga Economic Development

Bonnie Brown Mississauga City Hall 300 City Centre Drive, 3rd Floor Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1 Canada 800-456-2181 905-896-5931 bonnie.brown@mississauga.ca www.TheFuturelsUnlimited.ca .......................................................................

Vaughan Economic and Cultural Development

Raphael Costa Vaughan City Hall, Level 200 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L6A 1T1 905-832-8526 ext. 8891 raphael.costa@vaughan.ca www.vaughan.ca/Business .......................................................................

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